Private Game Reserves and Safari Lodges

	A lodge which has the dark green shield indicates that it is on a Game Reserve of a fair size where 3 to 5 of the Big 5 can be viewed.
	An establishment with the light green shield indicates that it is located in a nature reserves where plains games and smaller wildlife species can be viewed.

Thousands of visitors flock to South Africa each year looking for an authentic yet luxurious safari experience, harking back to the romantic ‘Out of Africa’ era. They expect to encounter most if not all of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino ), enjoy the solitude and natural beauty of the Bush and feel close to nature while still enjoying luxury safari accommodation, excellent cuisine and a variety of recreational activities.     more...

Thousands of visitors flock to South Africa each year looking for an authentic yet luxurious safari experience, harking back to the romantic ‘Out of Africa’ era.  They expect to encounter most if not all of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino ), enjoy the solitude and natural beauty of the Bush and feel close to nature while still enjoying luxury safari accommodation, excellent cuisine and a variety of recreational activities.

South Africa is an ideal country for this kind of vacation. Stay on a Private Game Reserve like any of those listed with Portfolio Collection and you can enjoy wildlife encounters on game drives and bush walks with experienced and knowledgeable game rangers. According to our criteria, a Private Game Reserve should offer the chance to see at least 3 of the big 5.

There will also be a large selection of other game as well as a rich variety of bird life on the reserve. Imagine the thrill of watching a lion stalking prey, or endangered rhino sharing a watering hole with leggy giraffes or ponderous elephants. These and many other incredible experiences are available to those enjoying a safari holiday in South Africa.

Your accommodation will most likely be at a sumptuous Safari Lodge or in a luxury tented camp with four and five star rated facilities and service available. You may well be able to arrange spa and beauty treatments as many game lodges offer in-house wellness and beauty therapies.

Expect delicious cuisine with plenty of game on the menu – springbok, kudu, gemsbok and other delicious game will likely be on offer. Most Safari Lodges offer an excellent wine list with great South African wines, and a fully licenced bar is assured.

In South Africa Private Game Reserves differ from Eco Reserves as the latter are nature reserves with mostly plains game rather than the larger animals and predators.

 

(Image: Idwala Game Lodge, Grahamstown)

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